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2026 Applications and Timeline Have Arrived!
See Below!

Contact
texhoodcountyscholarship@uss.salvationarmy.org
with any questions or for more information.
 

The Salvation Army Kenneth Hill Adult Education Program

There are many potential barriers to continuing education. The Salvation Army and the Kenneth Hill Foundation don’t want cost to be the barrier that prevents residents of Hood County from pursuing their education and dreams.  This practical assistance will help individuals gain the formal education and training necessary to secure employment, develop their careers, and achieve an improved standard of living for themselves and their families.

What is the Kenneth Hill Adult Education Program?

The Salvation Army is excited to work with the Kenneth Hill Foundation to make educational scholarships available to qualifying residents from Hood County. Funding is available for a wide range of educational opportunities including four-year and two-year college courses, community college classes, vocational and technical schools, professional and licensing programs and more. The program hopes to empower individuals to continue their educational goals while providing transformative assistance to qualifying families and individuals.

Qualifications

The Salvation Army Kenneth Hill Adult Education Program Committee is seeking underserved, graduating high school students and adults who are committed to furthering their education and improving their communities. Recipients must be residents of Hood County and demonstrate financial need. They must be enrolled or have been accepted to a two-year or four-year college or university, vocational school, professional certification or licensing program.  Eligible applicants may receive scholarships for tuition, books and fees, and other education-related expenses while successfully enrolled in school. To qualify for scholarship renewal, students must be on a graduation/completion track and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above satisfactory competence levels.

Website:   tsatx.org/HCAdultEducation


2026 Application Materials

Frequently Asked Questions

First Time Applicants

Existing Recipients

 

Reducing Financial Barriers to Education: 
The Salvation Army Kenneth Hill Adult Education Program 

There are many potential barriers to continuing your education.  
We don’t want cost to be the barrier that prevents adult residents of Hood County from pursuing their education and dreams.  This practical assistance will help individuals gain the formal education and training necessary to secure employment, develop their careers, and achieve an improved standard of living for themselves and their families. 

All Types of Programs 

Funding is available for a wide range of educational opportunities including:  
graduate, four-year and two-year degree college courses, community colleges, vocational and technical schools, professional and licensing programs and more… as long as they are an accredited educational program! 

Qualifications 

  1. The Salvation Army Kenneth Hill Adult Education Program Committee is seeking the traditionally underserved (in terms of access to scholarships) graduating high school students and adults who are committed to furthering their education and improving their communities.  
  2. Recipients must be residents of Hood County and demonstrate financial need.  
  3. They must be enrolled or have been accepted to a two-year or four-year college or university, vocational school, professional certification or licensing program.  
  4. Eligible applicants may receive scholarships for tuition, books and fees, and other education-related expenses while successfully enrolled in school. 
  5. Scholarships are NOT for pre-set amounts but will vary based on financial needs, number of applicants, and funds available each year.  
  6. Scholarship Recipients are eligible to apply every 12 months for scholarship renewal! They must be on a graduation/completion track and maintain a GPA of 2.0 or above satisfactory competence levels. 

 We want you to successfully complete your program of study! 

Read the Application Instruction& Checklist and get started!
Time to take the next step to Invest in Your Future. 
We look forward to receiving your application. 

This Scholarship program is intended for Hood County residents who have: 

  1. Decided on a specific program of study and school 
  2. Researched, selected, applied to, and been accepted to that program/school 
  3. Completed FAFSA and had the FAFSA Rating sent to that school 

If you need assistance with some of these initial steps, we know of a great resource to help you:     
      Education Opportunity Center at EOC@orstx.org or call (817) 241-4141
      Ask for a Hood County advisor (Free service).
     They can assist with career selection, programs available, college/program and FAFSA application processes.  

We look forward to working with you and wish you the best on your educational journey!

If you have questions or for more information
please contact Ellen Tennison at (254) 651-6251 or by
email at texhoodcountyscholarship@uss.salvationarmy.org